Plum Creek 2-B dam
Plum Creek 2-B
Plum Creek 2-B is a vital earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve the purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1963, this structure stands at a height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 40 feet. With a length of 1400 feet and a storage capacity of 846 acre-feet, Plum Creek 2-B plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Plum Creek 2-B has a low hazard potential and is considered to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in November 2018. The dam has a drainage area of 1.9 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2448 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective water management in the region. Despite its age, Plum Creek 2-B continues to be a reliable infrastructure for flood control, reflecting the commitment of stakeholders to safeguarding water resources and addressing climate-related challenges in the area.
Overall, Plum Creek 2-B stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and local agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of water infrastructure in Nebraska. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Plum Creek 2-B play a critical role in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities. With regular inspections and maintenance, this earth dam remains a key component in the region's water management system, safeguarding against potential hazards and contributing to sustainable water resource management practices.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Plum Creek 2-B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 408 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 272 cfs | → |
| Turkey C Nr Seneca | 38 cfs | → |
| Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort | 76 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 162 cfs | → |
| L Blue R Nr Barnes | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plum Creek 2-B.
Boat launches
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Burchard Lake Wma
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Arrowhead Wma
Track Plum Creek 2-B in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Plum Creek 2-B
Where does the data for Plum Creek 2-B come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Plum Creek 2-B.